Seven Spanish Angels
by Eddie Setser and Troy Seals
as performed by Willie Nelson and Ray Charles
Each chord lasts for ½ measure (2 beats) unless otherwise noted.
Song originally in key of E. Changed to G for easier chords.
Last chorus modulates up ½ step. I left this out to keep things easier.
| Chord Guide | |||
|
3 4 G: 3x0003 |
12
Em: 022000 |
32 1
C: x32010 |
132
D: xx0232 |
Intro: / G - - - / Em - - - / C - - - / G - - - /
Verse 1:
G G
He looked down into her brown eyes and said
G D
Say a prayer for me
D D
She threw her arms around him, whispered
D G
“God will keep us free.”
G G
They could hear the riders comin’
G C
He said, “This is my last fight
C G
If they take me back to Texas
D G (1)
They won't take me back alive
Chorus:
G G
There were seven Spanish angels
G D
At the altar of the sun
D D
They were prayin' for the lovers
D G (1)
In the valley of the gun
G G
When the battle stopped and the smoke cleared
G C (1)
There was thunder from the throne
C G
And seven spanish angels
D G (2)
Took another angel home
Verse 2:
G G
She reached down and picked the gun up
G D
That lay smokin’ in his hand
D D
She said, "Father please forgive me
D G (1)
I can't make it without my man
G G
And she knew the gun was empty
G C
And she knew she couldn’t win
C G
But her final prayer was answered
D G (1)
When the rifles fired again
Chorus
C G
And seven spanish angels
D G (hold)
Took another angel home